I also thought you don't need one there either.
Like you don't need one for gutter de-icers. I thought the reason was because they were up high.
Thanks
Mike
It never used to be required, but I think there were too many people realizing their tools and appliances that tripped the receptacles down low did not have this problem if they ran a cord from that outlet in the ceiling. Problem is they do not realize the tripping was not just a nuisance it was an indication that something was wrong.
I disagree with you on that.
This could be pushing the meaning of fixed wiring of a structure a little. If the cord is entirely exposed and only extends vertically in this instance - I don't have too much trouble with it. It is not any more or less fixed than the cord that comes with the appliance, which IMO is not frequently interchanged nor requires any flexibility, so why does it have a cord in the first place? Everyone also thinks it is the electricians job to install and service them, because they are electrically powered I guess?? As far as service - I get the most calls when it is cold outside and the problem is the door doesn't want to move more so than there is a problem with the opener.
OP could always install a permanently wired pendant from the existing receptacle location to plug his door opener into and it would be code compliant.